Product Identification

Product Name

Lithium silicon

Synonyms

Lithium alloy, nonbase, Li,Si
Silicon alloy, nonbase, Li,Si

CAS

68848-64-6

RTECS

OJ6417500

Beilstein/Gmelin

NA

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

An alloy of lithium and silicon.

Usage

Production of li batteries.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, wipe from skin immediately. Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Eyes

Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

Inhalation or contact with vapors, substance, or decomposition products may cause severe injury or death.

Skin

See inhalation.

Eyes

See Inhalation.

Hazards

Produce flammable gases on contact with water. May ignite on contact with water or moist air. Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Some are transported in highly flammable liquids. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.

UN (DOT)

1417

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Exposure Effects

The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Do not use water. Do not use carbon dioxide. Use graphite, soda ash, powdered sodium chloride, or suitable dry powder.

Fire Potential

Produce flammable gases on contact with water.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Do not use water. Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Keep material dry.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Incompatibilities

Reacts with oxidizing agents Reacts with sulfides,aldehydes, and cyanides.

Combustion Products

Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

1417

Hazard Class

4.3

Packing Group

II